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A DEAD END JOB: MADISON'S VICE PRESIDENTS
Madison ws the only two term President to have both of his Vice Presidents die in office. This is partly because of the change in how Vice Presidents were chosen brought about by the 12th Amendment to the Constitution.
• thomas jeferson • james madison • george clinton • elbridge gerry • vice president
Madison ws the only two term President to have both of his Vice Presidents die in office. This is partly because of the change in how Vice Presidents were chosen brought about by the 12th Amendment to the Constitution.
• thomas jeferson • james madison • george clinton • elbridge gerry • vice president
A Jewish Vice President?
Is America ready for a Jewish vice president? And, if they aren't, what does that say about our society?
• jewish • judaism • lieberman • joseph • joe
Is America ready for a Jewish vice president? And, if they aren't, what does that say about our society?
• jewish • judaism • lieberman • joseph • joe
Acting Vice President, Part I
There was a time, prior to the Presidential Succession Act of 1886, when the President Pro Tem of the Senate was called the ACting Vice President. Ten men have held this unofficial office, one of them even serving for one day as Acting President.
• president • vice president • pro tem • pro tempore • election
There was a time, prior to the Presidential Succession Act of 1886, when the President Pro Tem of the Senate was called the ACting Vice President. Ten men have held this unofficial office, one of them even serving for one day as Acting President.
• president • vice president • pro tem • pro tempore • election
Acting Vice President, Part II
Both of President James Madison's vice presidents died in office. The "Acting Vice President" was next in line to be president until a new vice president was elected. Meet the first two of these unknown but important men.
• president • vice president • president pro tem • president protempore • senate
Both of President James Madison's vice presidents died in office. The "Acting Vice President" was next in line to be president until a new vice president was elected. Meet the first two of these unknown but important men.
• president • vice president • president pro tem • president protempore • senate
ALMOST PRESIDENT: CHARLES FAIRBANKS
Charles Fairbanks was Teddy Roosevelt's Vice Presdient. But had he not turned down the Vice Presidential nomination, he would have been President instead of Teddy. His revenge on Teddy created the Bull Moose campaign of 1912.
• roosevelt • teddy • taft • fairbanks • president
Charles Fairbanks was Teddy Roosevelt's Vice Presdient. But had he not turned down the Vice Presidential nomination, he would have been President instead of Teddy. His revenge on Teddy created the Bull Moose campaign of 1912.
• roosevelt • teddy • taft • fairbanks • president
ALMOST PRESIDENT: LEVI P. MORTON
This article looks at another person who turned down the Vice Presidency, only to see someone else become President when the elected President was assassinated. A leading banker, he served as a major fund-raiser for the Repubican Party.
• republican • democratic • vice president. morton • garfield • harrison
This article looks at another person who turned down the Vice Presidency, only to see someone else become President when the elected President was assassinated. A leading banker, he served as a major fund-raiser for the Repubican Party.
• republican • democratic • vice president. morton • garfield • harrison
ALMOST VICE PRESIDENT: BLACK JACK LOGAN, PART I
In the first of a series of articles about men who ran for Vice President but lost, we look at John "Black Jack" Logan. He was a genuine war hero who changed political positions, philosophies and parties often during his career. In addition to his legislative career, he was a founder and three-time president of the Grand Army of the Republic and founded Memorial Day as a holiday to remember our war dead.
• president • vice president • decmoratic • republican • house of representatives
In the first of a series of articles about men who ran for Vice President but lost, we look at John "Black Jack" Logan. He was a genuine war hero who changed political positions, philosophies and parties often during his career. In addition to his legislative career, he was a founder and three-time president of the Grand Army of the Republic and founded Memorial Day as a holiday to remember our war dead.
• president • vice president • decmoratic • republican • house of representatives
ALMOST VICE PRESIDENT: BLACK JACK LOGAN, PART II
The final part of this article reviews Black Jack Logan's Civil War record and his political career in the years afterwards. In addition to his years in the House and the Senate, he founded and led the Grand Army of the Republic and started the custom of Memorial Day, which became a national holiday.
• president • vice president • logan • blaine • democratic
The final part of this article reviews Black Jack Logan's Civil War record and his political career in the years afterwards. In addition to his years in the House and the Senate, he founded and led the Grand Army of the Republic and started the custom of Memorial Day, which became a national holiday.
• president • vice president • logan • blaine • democratic
ELECTION SURPRISES: FDR's 1936 RE-ELECTION
In 1936, Frankling Roosevelt's re-election did not appear certain to everyone. Some experts predicted he would lose. See why in this article.
• president • landon • roosevelt • fdr • democratic
In 1936, Frankling Roosevelt's re-election did not appear certain to everyone. Some experts predicted he would lose. See why in this article.
• president • landon • roosevelt • fdr • democratic
GAYS IN GOVERNMENT
Have we had a gay President or Vice President? Read this to find out. Parents are warned that some of this material may not be suitable for children.
• king • buchanan • president • vice president • gay
Have we had a gay President or Vice President? Read this to find out. Parents are warned that some of this material may not be suitable for children.
• king • buchanan • president • vice president • gay
INAUGURAL ABSENCES, PART II
President Andrew John and President-elect Ulysses S. Grant did not like each other. Johnson refused to even ride in the same carriage as Grant. In this article, we examine the reasons and the story behind their feud.
• johnson • grant • white house • election • president
President Andrew John and President-elect Ulysses S. Grant did not like each other. Johnson refused to even ride in the same carriage as Grant. In this article, we examine the reasons and the story behind their feud.
• johnson • grant • white house • election • president
It Must Be the Water
Essay concerning Vice President Gore's proposal to put up a satellite to view the Earth
• vice president • gore • satellite • earth • aerial
Essay concerning Vice President Gore's proposal to put up a satellite to view the Earth
• vice president • gore • satellite • earth • aerial
JOHN ADAMS: OBNOXIOUS AND DISLIKED
John Adams was a great man, but not everyone loved him. Take a personal look at John Adams and what some other leaders of the time thought of him.
• john adams • abigail adams • senator maclay • president • vice president
John Adams was a great man, but not everyone loved him. Take a personal look at John Adams and what some other leaders of the time thought of him.
• john adams • abigail adams • senator maclay • president • vice president
SILENT CAL COOLIDGE
A personal look at "Silent Cal" Coolidge
• calvin • coolidge • president • republican • depression
A personal look at "Silent Cal" Coolidge
• calvin • coolidge • president • republican • depression
THE OTHER AMERICAN VICE PRESIDENT
There is one American Vice President not included in the lists of Vice Presidents in the history textbooks. Colorful and courageous, he is all but forgotten in most history textbooks. Read about the career of this cantankerous congressman.
• alexander stephens • congress • vice president • jefferson davis • confederate states
There is one American Vice President not included in the lists of Vice Presidents in the history textbooks. Colorful and courageous, he is all but forgotten in most history textbooks. Read about the career of this cantankerous congressman.
• alexander stephens • congress • vice president • jefferson davis • confederate states
THE PRESIDENTIAL LINE OF SUCCESSION: WHO'S NEXT?
The Presidential line of succession designates who takes over if both the President and Vice President die, resign or leave office. Learn who might become our next President.
• president • vice president • speaker of the house • president pro tem of the senate • succession
The Presidential line of succession designates who takes over if both the President and Vice President die, resign or leave office. Learn who might become our next President.
• president • vice president • speaker of the house • president pro tem of the senate • succession
“McCain, Vilsack, Gephardt, and Edwards: The Battle for the Vice-Presidency”
Last week, John Kerry chose John Edwards (D-NC) as his running mate to no one’s surprise. Others considered for the slot were Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack, Missouri Representative Dick Gephardt, and Arizona Senator John McCain.
• kerry • bush • edwards • john • 2004
Last week, John Kerry chose John Edwards (D-NC) as his running mate to no one’s surprise. Others considered for the slot were Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack, Missouri Representative Dick Gephardt, and Arizona Senator John McCain.
• kerry • bush • edwards • john • 2004
24-Hour News Channels Have Become "All Florida, All The Time"
Want the latest on the election saga in the U.S.? Check out these top media sites; Thanks to all who entered my CHARLIE'S ANGELS trivia contest; find out my tv viewing picks for the week.
• vice president • al gore • george w. bush • gov. of texas • election resuslts
Want the latest on the election saga in the U.S.? Check out these top media sites; Thanks to all who entered my CHARLIE'S ANGELS trivia contest; find out my tv viewing picks for the week.
• vice president • al gore • george w. bush • gov. of texas • election resuslts
ALMOST PRESIDENT: HUBERT HORATIO HUMPHREY, PART I
Hubert Humphrey worked his way through school, and came to national attention with his courageous support of civil rights in 1948. He is most remembered as Lyndon Johnson's loyal Vice President and the man who lost a close election to Richard Nixon in 1968. In this article, we examine the early career of this verbose Vice President.
• president • vice president • humphrey • nixon • south dakota
Hubert Humphrey worked his way through school, and came to national attention with his courageous support of civil rights in 1948. He is most remembered as Lyndon Johnson's loyal Vice President and the man who lost a close election to Richard Nixon in 1968. In this article, we examine the early career of this verbose Vice President.
• president • vice president • humphrey • nixon • south dakota
ALMOST PRESIDENT: HUBERT HORATIO HUMPHREY, PART IV
Hubert Humphrey's nomination as Vice President in 1964 did not seem as certain as it appears with the advantage of hindsight. Presdient Johnson kept everyone, including Humphrey himself, guessing.
• johnson • humphrey • kennedy • president • vice president
Hubert Humphrey's nomination as Vice President in 1964 did not seem as certain as it appears with the advantage of hindsight. Presdient Johnson kept everyone, including Humphrey himself, guessing.
• johnson • humphrey • kennedy • president • vice president
ALMOST PRESIDENT: HUBERT HORATIO HUMPHREY, PART V
Hubert Humphrey was not your typical Vice-President. Yet for all the frustration, he accomplished more than most. He also compromised some of his principles to play the loyal Vice-President in his effort to influence policy.
• humphrey • johnson • mansfield • kennedy • johnson
Hubert Humphrey was not your typical Vice-President. Yet for all the frustration, he accomplished more than most. He also compromised some of his principles to play the loyal Vice-President in his effort to influence policy.
• humphrey • johnson • mansfield • kennedy • johnson
ALMOST PRESIDENT: HUBERT HORATIO HUMPHREY, PART VI
Hubert Humphrey came very close to being elected President in 1968. This is the story of how close he came and why he lost. There have been far too few leaders like this in our history.
• humphrey • mcgovern • kennedy • mccarthy • johnson
Hubert Humphrey came very close to being elected President in 1968. This is the story of how close he came and why he lost. There have been far too few leaders like this in our history.
• humphrey • mcgovern • kennedy • mccarthy • johnson
CACTUS JACK GARNER: "NOT WORTH A BUCKET OF WARM....."
"Cactus Jack" Garner worked his way up to Speaker of the House, and then agreed to become Vice President. He regretted the decision for the rest of his life. He also spoke out about his opinions of FDR and the Vice Presidency.
• garner • roosevelt • president • vice president • democratic party
"Cactus Jack" Garner worked his way up to Speaker of the House, and then agreed to become Vice President. He regretted the decision for the rest of his life. He also spoke out about his opinions of FDR and the Vice Presidency.
• garner • roosevelt • president • vice president • democratic party
Democracy Takes a Step: Philippine Elections
Elections in the Philippines are a step forward for Philippine democracy, even if not for Philippine economics.
• 1998 philippine election • jose estrada • erap • vice president • struggle of the nationalist filipino masses
Elections in the Philippines are a step forward for Philippine democracy, even if not for Philippine economics.
• 1998 philippine election • jose estrada • erap • vice president • struggle of the nationalist filipino masses
ELECTION SURPRISES: LINCOLN'S 1864 RE-ELECTION VICTORY
In early 1864, many Republicans thought Lincoln would not be re-elected. Lincoln agreed. Learn what happened to change everybody's opinion.
• abraham lincoln • andrew johnson • ulysses s. grant • william techumseh sherman • phillip sheridan
In early 1864, many Republicans thought Lincoln would not be re-elected. Lincoln agreed. Learn what happened to change everybody's opinion.
• abraham lincoln • andrew johnson • ulysses s. grant • william techumseh sherman • phillip sheridan
February: Where's the follow-up on 9-11 issues?
Whatever happened to the brave reporting following the 9-11 attacks? Down the memory hole, I guess.
• media issues • terrorist attacks • cia • fbi • cnn
Whatever happened to the brave reporting following the 9-11 attacks? Down the memory hole, I guess.
• media issues • terrorist attacks • cia • fbi • cnn
Ford, Millen Have Been NFL flops
Detroit Lions owner William Clay Ford and President Matt Millen have been so inept at their positions that it's hard to imagine any future success for the franchise
• detroit lions owner william clay ford • matt millen • vice president william clay ford jr. • quarterback earl morrall • wide receiver charles rogers
Detroit Lions owner William Clay Ford and President Matt Millen have been so inept at their positions that it's hard to imagine any future success for the franchise
• detroit lions owner william clay ford • matt millen • vice president william clay ford jr. • quarterback earl morrall • wide receiver charles rogers
HOME STATE LOSERS
It is unusual for a candidate to lose his own home state, but it has happened more often than you might think. It is unavoidable when both candidates are from the same state, in which case one of them will lose his home state.
• president • election • electoral college • popular vote • electoral vote
It is unusual for a candidate to lose his own home state, but it has happened more often than you might think. It is unavoidable when both candidates are from the same state, in which case one of them will lose his home state.
• president • election • electoral college • popular vote • electoral vote
IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED......
Some of our greatest Presidents did not succeed on their first try for national office. Usually a person only gets one chance, but some of our best Presidents managed to get a second chance at winning a national election. See which ones came back from an initial failure to become a successful candidate.
• president • vice president • adams • jefferson • madison
Some of our greatest Presidents did not succeed on their first try for national office. Usually a person only gets one chance, but some of our best Presidents managed to get a second chance at winning a national election. See which ones came back from an initial failure to become a successful candidate.
• president • vice president • adams • jefferson • madison
IS THERE A PRESIDENT IN THE HOUSE? (PART VIII)
Richard Nixon was one of the most fascinating figures in our recent history. Although he served less than six years in Congress, his service there catapulted him to national prominence, and eventually to the White House. In this article, we will examine how his Congressional record led to his later historic actions.
• nixon • senate • house • representatives • congress
Richard Nixon was one of the most fascinating figures in our recent history. Although he served less than six years in Congress, his service there catapulted him to national prominence, and eventually to the White House. In this article, we will examine how his Congressional record led to his later historic actions.
• nixon • senate • house • representatives • congress
JOHN TYLER'S PRESIDENTIAL PRECEDENT
John Tyler set the pattern for Vice-Presidents who assume the top spot when the elected President dies in office. It wasn't easy, and the nation owes him a debt of gratitude for his determination.
• john tyler • president • vice-president • inauguration • civil war
John Tyler set the pattern for Vice-Presidents who assume the top spot when the elected President dies in office. It wasn't easy, and the nation owes him a debt of gratitude for his determination.
• john tyler • president • vice-president • inauguration • civil war
Libby Gets Indicted
The Left is frustrated as Scooter Libby gets indicted on narrow charge.
• recently • lewis • scooter • libby • resigned
The Left is frustrated as Scooter Libby gets indicted on narrow charge.
• recently • lewis • scooter • libby • resigned
McCain & Huckabee US Elections
Mike Huckabee has lost out on the presidency, but could still be nominated to run as Vice President. What effect would this have on the chances of Republican success?
• us vice president • john mccain • mike huckabee • us elections • us presidency
Mike Huckabee has lost out on the presidency, but could still be nominated to run as Vice President. What effect would this have on the chances of Republican success?
• us vice president • john mccain • mike huckabee • us elections • us presidency
Nigeria's Troubled Elections
Umaru Yar'Adua was declared the winner of Nigeria's recent elections but opposition leaders have already planned to challenge the result that observers called "flawed."
• nigeria elections • voting • polls • flawed • appeal
Umaru Yar'Adua was declared the winner of Nigeria's recent elections but opposition leaders have already planned to challenge the result that observers called "flawed."
• nigeria elections • voting • polls • flawed • appeal
PRESIDENTIAL FEUDS, PART II
The bitter political struggles during Reconstruction were the background for one of the shortest but most bitter political feuds in our history. Andrew Johnson and Ulysses S. Grant engaged in a very personal feud that resulted in Johnson refusing to attend Grant inauguration rather than having to ride in the same carriage with him. In this article, we examine this intense feud.
• johnson • grant • reconstruction • lee • civil war
The bitter political struggles during Reconstruction were the background for one of the shortest but most bitter political feuds in our history. Andrew Johnson and Ulysses S. Grant engaged in a very personal feud that resulted in Johnson refusing to attend Grant inauguration rather than having to ride in the same carriage with him. In this article, we examine this intense feud.
• johnson • grant • reconstruction • lee • civil war
PRESIDENTIAL TRIVIA: OLD QUESTIONS, NEW ANSWERS
Many of the classic presidential trivia questions now have new answers, thanks to some of our recent presidents. This article will help you amaze your friends with your knowledge and help prevent you from being stumped.
• president • vice president • impeachment • popular vote • trivia
Many of the classic presidential trivia questions now have new answers, thanks to some of our recent presidents. This article will help you amaze your friends with your knowledge and help prevent you from being stumped.
• president • vice president • impeachment • popular vote • trivia
RE-ELECTED RUNNING-MATES
It is rare that the team of President and Vice President is re-elected. Only eight times in our history have both people been re-elected together for a second term, six of those times have been in this century, and four of them in the last half-century. In this article, we examine this growing trend.
• president • vice president • electoral vote • popular vote • washington
It is rare that the team of President and Vice President is re-elected. Only eight times in our history have both people been re-elected together for a second term, six of those times have been in this century, and four of them in the last half-century. In this article, we examine this growing trend.
• president • vice president • electoral vote • popular vote • washington
The Ascent of John Tyler
John Tyler, though a Jeffersonian Republican and ardent Democrat, became the second Whig President after William Henry Harrison's death.
• john tyler • vice president history • william henry harrison • election of 1840 • whig party
John Tyler, though a Jeffersonian Republican and ardent Democrat, became the second Whig President after William Henry Harrison's death.
• john tyler • vice president history • william henry harrison • election of 1840 • whig party
THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE: HOW IT WORKS
A quick look at how the President and Vice-President are really elected. Every voter should know how our Electoral College works and how it came about.
• president • vice-president • senate • house of representatives • election
A quick look at how the President and Vice-President are really elected. Every voter should know how our Electoral College works and how it came about.
• president • vice-president • senate • house of representatives • election
THE FREE SOIL CAMPAIGN OF 1848
This past election was not the first time a "third party" candidate changed the outcome of the election. It happened over one hundred and fifty years ago. See how the Barnburners burned the Democratic Party before the Civil War.
• van buren • lewis cass • senator • president • vice president
This past election was not the first time a "third party" candidate changed the outcome of the election. It happened over one hundred and fifty years ago. See how the Barnburners burned the Democratic Party before the Civil War.
• van buren • lewis cass • senator • president • vice president
THE NATICK COBBLER: HENRY WILSON, PART III
In this last article in the series, we see Henry Wilson become possibly the most influential senator of his time and win election as Vice President. At the time of his death, he was a leading contender for the Republican presidential nomination.
• president • vice president • senate • house • massachusetts
In this last article in the series, we see Henry Wilson become possibly the most influential senator of his time and win election as Vice President. At the time of his death, he was a leading contender for the Republican presidential nomination.
• president • vice president • senate • house • massachusetts
THE NATICK COBBLER: HENRY WILSON, PART II
Continuing from last article, we see Henry Wilson enter the U.S. Senate and rise through the ranks to become one of the most influential senators of his day. At the time of his death, he was a leading contender for his party's presidential nomination.
• democratic • republican • sumner • wilson • senate
Continuing from last article, we see Henry Wilson enter the U.S. Senate and rise through the ranks to become one of the most influential senators of his day. At the time of his death, he was a leading contender for his party's presidential nomination.
• democratic • republican • sumner • wilson • senate
THE PRESIDENT'S LADY: HELLEN HERNDON ARTHUR
Hellen Herndon Arthur helped her husband become President, but never lived to enjoy the success. From all indications, she would have been an excellent and effective First Lady. Learn of her effect on her husband's career, and his amazing and tender dedication to her memory.
• arthur • herndon • central america • republican • mendolssohn glee club
Hellen Herndon Arthur helped her husband become President, but never lived to enjoy the success. From all indications, she would have been an excellent and effective First Lady. Learn of her effect on her husband's career, and his amazing and tender dedication to her memory.
• arthur • herndon • central america • republican • mendolssohn glee club
The Rise of Richard M. Nixon
Richard Milhous Nixon showed signs of great political potential very early on in life, and certainly would live up to that potential in later life.
• richard milhous nixon • house unamerican activities committee • california congressman • tricky dick • whittier college
Richard Milhous Nixon showed signs of great political potential very early on in life, and certainly would live up to that potential in later life.
• richard milhous nixon • house unamerican activities committee • california congressman • tricky dick • whittier college
The Search for Barack Obama's VP
It looks like Barack Obama will be the Democratic candidate, but who will be his running mate? It's time to pick out the most likely candidates.
• barack obama's vice president • picking a vp • presidential election 2008 • obama's vp • who will be obama's vp
It looks like Barack Obama will be the Democratic candidate, but who will be his running mate? It's time to pick out the most likely candidates.
• barack obama's vice president • picking a vp • presidential election 2008 • obama's vp • who will be obama's vp
The Tipper Factor
Does anyone remember Tipper Gore the pro-censorship activist?
• tipper gore • first lady • al gore • vice president • white house conference on mental health
Does anyone remember Tipper Gore the pro-censorship activist?
• tipper gore • first lady • al gore • vice president • white house conference on mental health
THE VICE PRESIDENT: MORE IMPORTANT THAN WE THINK?
More than a third of all Vice Presidents have become President. This alone makes the selection of this person very important. Learn who has moved up, and why we should take this person a little more seriously in the future.
• president • vice president • john adams • thomas jefferson • martin van buren
More than a third of all Vice Presidents have become President. This alone makes the selection of this person very important. Learn who has moved up, and why we should take this person a little more seriously in the future.
• president • vice president • john adams • thomas jefferson • martin van buren
The Washington Administration: Of Presidents and Precedents (Part III)
George Washington started many of the customs and traditions of our government. Some of these precedents are followed still today. In this article, we will see how Washington got our new government off to a great start.
• washington • adams • president • vice president • cabinet
George Washington started many of the customs and traditions of our government. Some of these precedents are followed still today. In this article, we will see how Washington got our new government off to a great start.
• washington • adams • president • vice president • cabinet
TICKET BALANCING
Ticket balancing has always been an important factor in election strategies. This may not be the case this time. Take a quick look at the practice and history of ticket balancing in presidential elections.
• president • vice president • electoral votes • democratic • republican
Ticket balancing has always been an important factor in election strategies. This may not be the case this time. Take a quick look at the practice and history of ticket balancing in presidential elections.
• president • vice president • electoral votes • democratic • republican
WHEN NO ONE WON: RICHARD MENTOR JOHNSON, PART I
Richard Mentor Johnson was the only Vice President selected by the Senate rather than the Electoral College. A successful politician from a southern slave state, he took a slave as his wife. Johnson stood out as controversial in a controversial era.
• johnson • vice president • house • representatives • senate
Richard Mentor Johnson was the only Vice President selected by the Senate rather than the Electoral College. A successful politician from a southern slave state, he took a slave as his wife. Johnson stood out as controversial in a controversial era.
• johnson • vice president • house • representatives • senate